Organization
The university is headed by the President, who has authority over all the staffs. He determines the policy of the institution with the assistance of the Board. As the executive authority, he prepares and implements the multi-year contract with the French Ministry of Higher Education and concludes agreements and conventions on behalf of the university. He is the chief officer of revenue and expenditure for the university budget and responsible for maintaining order. He is elected for a four-year term by a majority of elected Board members.
Professor Eric Conte was elected President of the University of French Polynesia on June 23, 2011.
He is assisted by four vice-presidents :
- Board of Trustees: Patrick Capolsini, associate professor in computer science;
- Scientific Council: Alban Gabillon, full professor in computer science;
- Student Life: Vincent Dropsy, associate professor in economics
- Student Vice President: Andrew John; he is the spokesman of student representatives in various committees.
The Board (CA) determines the policy of the institution. As such, it adopts the budget after a fiscal policy debate. It approves agreements and conventions signed by the President. In addition, upon the proposal of the President, it fills positions allocated to the university. It reviews and adopts rules and approves the annual report of the president.
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